Litigated Claims Specialist (General Liability)

About the role

Zurich is seeking an experienced Litigation Claims Specialist to join its Commercial General Liability team. This role offers a flexible hybrid work model with occasional in-office attendance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-party commercial lines claims involving moderate to high exposure and complexity within assigned authority levels
• Follow established best practices and protocols to ensure claims are handled efficiently and effectively
• Deliver a consistent, high-quality, and customer-focused claims experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Claims or Insurance area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in Claims or Insurance area OR
• Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 3 or more years of experience in the Claims or Insurance area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Claims or Insurance area AND
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
• Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets and products
• Microsoft Office experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 plus years of experience handling Commercial General Liability (CGL) claims
• Demonstrated experience managing construction-related general liability claims, including bodily injury and property damage under wrap-up policies preferred
• Experience with OCIP/CCIP wrap-up programs preferred
• Strong litigation management experience
• Currently hold an active adjusters license
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Solid time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Experience collaborating in a team environment and building cross-functional working relationships
• Demonstrates understanding of the reserving process for indemnity and expense in analyzing the potential exposure of moderately complex claims
• Able to develop and execute a negotiation strategy and plan for resolution
• Able to identify subtleties in customer/client and/or business partner interactions
• Able to present information necessary to propose a claim resolution to stakeholders

Benefits

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $59,900.00 - $98,200.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.